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Wanted man apprehended by police after ‘acting suspiciously’ on Shirley high street
A wanted man who was “acting suspiciously” in a high street was apprehended by police. Officers were patrolling Shirley high street on Sunday afternoon when they spotted the male. He was seen acting in a suspicious manner and was stopped by
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Container ship runs aground in Solent after leaving Southampton
A 302-metre long cargo ship has broken down on the Solent after leaving Southampton Container Terminal. One Maneuver left berth 3-4 at 3.20pm heading to Rotterdam, but is believed to have lost power off the coast of Calshot at 3.45pm. ABP
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Man sought after Berghaus and Rab jackets worth £800 stolen
Two men are being sought by police after outerwear worth £800 were stolen. Officers are investigating after Berghaus and Rab jackets were stolen from Go Outdoors in Third Avenue on September 8. Following the incident, which occurred between
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New dates and kick-off times announced for Saints games during festive period
FIVE Saints games have been selected for television coverage during the festive period across December and January. The month begins at home to Chelsea on Wednesday, December 4, with the midweek match now kicking off at 7.30pm. The game has been
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Police give update after man suffers life-threatening injuries in 'altercation'
A man has been charged after an altercation which saw a man suffer life-threatening injuries. The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital after the altercation involving two men on Sunday just before 5.30pm. It happened on Kingsbury Road
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Man missing for nearly a week found by police
A man who has been missing for nearly a week has been found by police. Mark Harris, 62, was last seen in the St Denys area of Southampton last Wednesday, October 9. An urgent search was launched by police as officers were extremely concerned
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Traffic chaos after car transporter gets stuck at narrow corner
A lorry driver unexpectedly caused traffic to come to a halt this morning after getting stuck at a tight bend outside a popular activities centre. The narrow stretch of road on Woodmill Lane is located where cars cross Woodmill Bridge – directly
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M27 closures to begin tonight with motorists warned
Days of closures on the M27 are due to start tonight. Motorists have been reminded of several overnight slip roads closures on the M27 eastbound, near Southampton, which get underway from this evening (October 15). The entry and exit slip roads
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New Forest pub dating back to the Tudor times sold at auction
A rural pub dating back to Tudor-times has sold for almost half a million pounds - and the new owners are looking to refurbish it. The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford on the edge of the New Forest, was sold for £415,000 by Christie & Co on behalf of freehold
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The Stranglers announced as Southampton Summer Sessions act for 2025
The Stranglers will headline the Southampton Summer Sessions next year in Guildhall Square. Located in the heart of Southampton city centre, the inaugural series of concerts in the summer of 2024 saw the likes of Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones,
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Disruption as rail lines via Chandler's Ford are blocked following signalling problem
All rail lines via Chandler's Ford are blocked following a signalling problem between Eastleigh and Romsey, South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed. The train operator has stated that services running through Eastleigh and Romsey on Tuesday morning
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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One lane blocked and delays building following incident on the A31
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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Win free tickets for Fareham Live show Tiger Who Came to Tea
A competition is offering families the chance to win a free visit to Fareham's newest arts venue. The giveaway, hosted by Fareham Live and Whiteley Shopping Centre, includes four tickets to the West End show The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and a tiger
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Hampshire Chamber calls for skills agency in Employment Bill response
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is urging the government to address the skills gap. The push comes in light of the new Employment Rights Bill, which the chamber welcomes as a step forward in enhancing worker security. However, the chamber stresses
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New Forest verderer election hustings to be held
New Forest commoners will soon meet the candidates standing for election as verderers. A hustings event is planned for November 14 at Bramshaw Village Hall, during the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association's (CDA) mid-term meeting at 7.30pm
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Academy graduate Walcott insists Saints should be 'proud' of Dibling
FORMER Saint Theo Walcott believes Saints should be "proud" of producing breakout starlet Tyler Dibling. Dibling, 18, has enjoyed a rapid rise this season, stamping his mark on Russell Martin's first-team squad after a successful pre-season.
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Top Gear attraction axed following decision to 'rest' BBC show
A hugely popular exhibition about Top Gear has been axed following the decision to "rest" the high-octane show. The World of Top Gear at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has attracted more than five million visitors since it opened 15 years
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Meet the Russian doctor from the city's NHS who is rowing for Ukrainian medics
An NHS doctor is rowing from Gran Caneria to Barbados to raise money for Ukrainian doctors on the frontline. Leo Krivskiy, 53, a Russian national, provides treatment at University Hospital Southampton as a consultant anaesthetist and hopes to complete
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'Forever grateful' - Schneiderlin reflects on Saints stint and opens up on retirement
“It was great to see the fans. I didn’t have the occasion to say goodbye to them properly." Those are the words of Saints hero Morgan Schneiderlin following his long-awaited St Mary's homecoming. The French midfielder, who retired earlier this
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Look inside bankrupt billionaire's mansion on the market for more than £6m
A BANKRUPT billionaire's mansion is being advertised for sale on Rightmove. The house, Curbridge Heights, Botley Road, Curbridge, near Botley, belonged to Robert Bull, the chief executive of bungalow provider Royalelife. Now the photos of the
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Petition launched after three cars crash on Bitterne Road West
Residents in Bitterne Road West have launched a petition for average speed cameras to be put in place following a 'horrific' crash. The three-car collision on Thursday - which saw a front garden wall destroyed - has pushed the community to “breaking
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Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish
A housing provider has apologised after overflowing rubbish that spilled out onto the road attracted flies and caused grief to residents. Residents who live in Union Place in Cawte Road, Shirley, were plagued by overflowing rubbish from a shared
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Candlelit concerts to light up Royal Victoria Chapel
Candlelit concerts are set to return to Hampshire, with six unique shows hitting Royal Victoria Chapel in November and December. The show Hans Zimmer's Best Works will bring the composer’s original film soundtracks to life with medleys from the
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Country park entrance closed for three days - this is why
The main entrance to Royal Victoria Country park will be closed for three days starting on Tuesday. Several large bags of rocks have been sitting inside the main entrance to the park recently, which left visitors puzzled at their presence.
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Woman knocked unconscious in city park attack backs calls for CCTV
A woman who was left shaken and traumatised after being mugged in a Southampton park has backed the Echo's CCTV campaign. The woman, who did not want to be named, suffered a broken shoulder and a cut to her head after the assault in Palmerston
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'Insane' rise in use of incinerators as Southampton burns 70 per cent of waste
Southampton is burning 70 per cent of its household waste - despite fears that the increasing use of incinerators is a "disaster" for the environment. Over the past decade, the amount of material incinerated by the city council has risen by 12
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More than 100,000 take up free Covid vaccine
More than 100,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received a free Covid-19 vaccine in the first week of the autumn campaign. Launched last week, the campaign aims to keep winter illnesses at bay. The NHS has urged people to book
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What wrote JB Priestley about 1930s Southampton
He’s one of those rare individuals, like H.G. Wells, who was our great this time last year, who’s sufficiently meritorious to be known by their initials. John Boynton Priestley, or J.B. Priestley, was a Yorkshireman, born in Bradford, but merits
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Festival that attracted more than 1,000 visitors last year to return on Saturday
A popular festival in Southampton that attracted more than 1,000 visitors last year is set to return to the city this weekend. Celebrating the Hindu festival of lights – Diwali Mela – will be held at Bitterne Park School on Saturday, October 19
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Motorist left shocked after lorry topples over 'right beside' him
A councillor campaigning for improvements to an accident blackspot was left shocked after the latest lorry crash occurred "right next" to him. A waste carrier toppled over on the southern side of the Rushington Roundabout at Totton - just yards
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Hospital bosses win permission to build office building on car park
Hospital bosses in Southampton have secured permission for a new office building with the possibility of future expansion. Planning officers at Southampton City Council approved the application from University Hospital Southampton (UHS) for the
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Hundreds of vehicles clamped for having no tax in Southampton
The number of untaxed vehicles is rising in Southampton with hundreds being clamped. A total of 583 vehicles have so far been clamped this year, up from 384 in 2023, according to the DVLA. Included in this year’s figures are 27 clamped untaxed
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Revolution bar to transform for house party
A Southampton bar is being transformed into a house party venue. Revolution Southampton in Bedford Place will feature a DJ deck and a 'Red Bull kitchen.' This comes as the bar launches Rev's House Parties in partnership with Red Bull. The events